Winning at business

No country for old business owners: Economic shifts create a growing challenge for America’s aging entrepreneurs

Retiring is never easy – but for small business owners, today’s economic climate is making it even harder to step away.
How small businesses are navigating rising uncertainty in 2025
Gateway Commercial Finance explores how small businesses are responding to economic uncertainty in 2025 through trends in optimism, hiring, revenue, and access to credit.
Workplace summer safety tips: 12 hot weather risks for small businesses
NEXT highlights some of the most common seasonal hazards small businesses may face in the summer.
How AI is transforming manufacturing industries
10X Engineered Materials demonstrates how AI offers a path toward more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready manufacturing.

Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America's manufacturing crisis

TeamSense ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their level of search interest in manufacturing topics.

How to build business credit without using personal credit

Brex explores effective approaches that leverage your business's own merit to build credibility with lenders, suppliers, and financial institutions so you won’t have to rely on personal guarantees or credit scores.

Entrepreneurship

How to start a free LLC in 2025

LegalZoom says there is no such thing as a completely free limited liability company since filing fees will need to be paid, but provides information on how to get an LLC with no additional costs.

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses?

LegalZoom says that while the U.S. Small Business Administration helps connect small businesses to government-approved lenders, not all businesses need a large loan and may benefit from flexible access to credit.

How to get a business credit card for startups

Ramp explains how dedicated business cards can give your startup significant advantages over relying on bank accounts or personal cards. 

What kinds of small businesses are doing the best?

CheapInsurance.com analyzed Census Bureau data to identify the industries where small businesses are performing the best.

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.

7 most overlooked small business insurance gaps—and how to fix them
NEXT asks if there are gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable.
Invoice reconciliation: How to reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
Brex breaks down how businesses with diligent invoice verification experience clearer financial visibility, more trusting supplier partnerships, better cash flow predictions, and stronger safeguards against mistakes and fraud.
Why employee well-being needs a simpler approach
Paylocity explains that wellness programs don't need to be flashy to be effective, as embedding simple, accessible well-being strategies into daily workflows drives real employee impact.

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.
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Small Business Features

The hidden costs of supply chain blind spots—and how AI can solve them

Trackonomy explains that a new generation of artificial intelligence tools is making it possible to see supply chain blind spots—and solve what was once unknowable.

Tax season 2025 by the numbers: Strategic planning for businesses

Ramp shares how new IRS data can help businesses make strategic moves that reduce their taxes.

What is invoice management and how to optimize it in 2025

Ramp explains how invoices keep businesses running and managing them is rarely as simple as it should be, and how invoice management systems help eliminate the typical bottlenecks experienced with manual processes.

Women helm more companies than ever. Why is it still so hard for them to get funding?
Company Insights examined data from PitchBook's NVCA quarterly report to explore gender disparities in startup funding.
What to do when an employee is injured at work
NEXT step-by-step guide of employer actions and responsibilities after a work-related injury, and how workers' compensation insurance can help.
A guide to health insurance for startups
Thatch provides information on health insurance options for startups, including federal and state requirements, tax benefits, and cost-effective coverage solutions.
What to consider when choosing a corporate credit card program
Brex explains that modern corporate card programs provide more spending power, greater control and visibility over spending, and automated expense reporting for employees.
What is AP automation and what are the benefits of using it?
Brex explains that instead of going through paper invoices one by one and manually entering data into AP systems, finance teams are using technology to capture, process, and approve payments with greater speed and accuracy.
Money news

The evolution of design thinking: From products to problem-solving across industries

Lazzoni reports on the evolution of design thinking from product-focused to a broad problem-solving framework across various industries, emphasizing empathy and user needs.

The self-service revolution: How kiosks are reshaping fast-casual dining

CheapInsurance.com reports self-service kiosks are transforming fast-casual dining, enhancing efficiency and boosting sales at major chains.

How to improve the energy efficiency of a compressed air system

Quincy Compressor reports on enhancing compressed air system efficiency through audits, leak elimination, pressure optimization, and advanced controls.